Spring has arrived at the museum. The Tokyo National Museum will once again be holding its annual spring event, "Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Museum." In the main building, you can see masterpieces of Japanese art with a cherry blossom motif in each exhibition room. In addition, about 10 varieties of cherry blossoms bloom one after another in the garden. In addition to viewing the artworks, you can also enjoy a stroll through the garden and various events. ■ Cherry blossom viewing in the main building In the exhibition rooms of the main building, which mainly exhibits Japanese art, you can see a variety of works, including a painting of…
Matsuzakaya Ueno’s cherry blossom viewing bento boxes meet diverse cherry blossom viewing needs with “luxurious taste comparison” and “easy to eat” options!
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 → Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 / Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor Hoppe Town Matsuzakaya Ueno Store will be selling approximately 40 types of cherry blossom viewing bento and cherry blossom gourmet foods under the title "Matsuzakaya Ueno Store's Cherry Blossom Viewing Bento" from Wednesday, March 4th to Tuesday, April 7th. With prices continuing to rise this year, attention is being focused on the "diversifying cherry blossom viewing needs." While catering to the desire to "enjoy the cherry blossom season to the fullest," there is also a growing awareness of "enjoying special events wisely," so we have prepared two types of cherry blossom viewing bento: a…
[New Opening] “GRAND MONday” brand new facility “GRAND MONday Ueno Okachimachi” will grand open on May 1, 2026
Reconstructing tradition – A lodging where tradition and innovation intersect. Grand opening of "GRAND MONday Ueno Okachimachi" – All rooms are suites, with a large public bath, gym, and other comprehensive facilities. Experience exceptional Japanese relaxation in a town of artisans. JHAT Co., Ltd., operator of the hotel MONday Group, will open "GRAND MONday Ueno Okachimachi" as a new facility for the luxury brand "GRAND MONday" in the Ueno Okachimachi area of Tokyo on May 1, 2026. This facility recreates the spirit of craftsmanship that has been rooted in this "town of artisans" since the Edo period, along with modern technology.In addition to spacious guest rooms that are all suites,…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Report on “Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, the Radiance of Everyday Life.” Tracing the Golden Age When Swedish Painters Showcased Their National Identity
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is hosting the first-ever exhibition in Japan showcasing paintings from the Golden Age of Swedish art, which has been gaining global attention in recent years. The exhibition , "Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, Everyday Brilliance," commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum , will run from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 2026. *All works shown are from the collection of the National Museum of Sweden. Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Top image: Carl Larsson, "Preparing for a Card Game," 1901 (chronology) Coastlines lined with rocky reefs. Majestic forests and lakes. Lands covered in harsh snow in…
Ueno Park, Tokyo | Announcement of the 47th Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival to be held from Saturday, April 4th to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
More than 500 plants of 110 species, including rare varieties such as "Zipangu" and "Shakudou no Kagayaki" and unusual green peonies, decorate the garden in spring. Ueno Toshogu Shrine (located in Ueno Onshi Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo) will be holding the 47th Ueno Toshogu Shrine Spring Peony Festival from Saturday, April 4th to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. The shrine is located in Ueno Park and enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and Tokugawa Yoshinobu. This event is attended by many people every year, with over 30,000 people visiting the park last year. At the Spring Peony Festival, you can enjoy over 500 peony plants of 110 varieties, developed in Japan, China,…
[Opening Information] Ginza Aster opens a deli shop at Matsuzakaya Ueno store
~Authentic Chinese food in the comfort of your home. A new style of prepared food that combines deliciousness and sustainability~ Ginza Aster, operated by Ginza Aster Foods Co., Ltd., will open a deli shop at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store on Monday, March 2, 2026. Since its founding, Ginza Aster has offered authentic Chinese cuisine tailored to Japanese tastes as "Japanese Chinese cuisine." The newly opened "Ginza Aster Delica Matsuzakaya Ueno Store" is a must-visit for local customers on their way home from shopping. We deliver authentic Chinese side dishes. Our storefront offers a lineup unique to Ginza Aster, including popular dim sum, yakisoba, and colorful side dishes. All products are carefully…
Must-try treats this winter! Rich Basque cheesecake and strawberry daifuku now available! Matsuzakaya Ueno store’s latest gourmet treats
Wednesday, February 19th, 2026 → Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Matsuzakaya Ueno Store, 1st basement floor and 1st floor Hoppe Town Event Space Hoppe Town, the food floor of Matsuzakaya Ueno, is currently hosting an event where popular shops change weekly. Starting on Wednesday, February 19th, NOBODAstore will be opening a store. Introducing a Basque cheesecake made with carefully selected rice flour and cream cheese! This Basque cheesecake has a rich flavor yet melts in your mouth with a light texture that will become addictive. Also, Ichiya will be introducing strawberry daifuku made with delicious seasonal strawberries! The strawberries are selected daily, and different varieties are used depending on the day.…
What is energy? Experience the invisible force through art in the special exhibition “Energy”
March 28th (Sat) – May 10th (Sun) 2026 at Ueno Geidai Art Plaza (free admission) Geidai Art Plaza ( https://artplaza.geidai.ac.jp/ ) is a gallery operated on the campus of Tokyo University of the Arts' Faculty of Fine Arts (Ueno, Taito Ward) as a collaborative project between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts. From Saturday, March 28, 2026, they will be holding a special exhibition titled "Energy: What is Energy?" The exhibition will be themed around "energy," and will feature new works by 11 artists affiliated with or alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts. Admission is free, and photography is permitted. Held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 Special exhibition…
“Jibun Doki” Ueno Station Branch, where you can enjoy creative cuisine and carefully selected sake in private rooms, will open on February 13th
Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will open the "Jibun Doki" Ueno Station branch (Taito-ku, Tokyo) on February 13, 2026, where all seats will be private and guests can relax in a calm, modern Japanese space. Located in Ueno, a bustling area with many train lines and a vibrant history and culture, we offer a high-quality space where adults can relax. We offer creative cuisine that combines Japanese cuisine with Western ingredients, and 114 types of drinks, mainly sake selected from all over Japan, that can be enjoyed to complement the food. We will continue to develop attractive stores and services that meet customer needs and location…
CCC Participates in Opening of Experimental Apartment Hotel “Sumu Ueno East” in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo
-CCC produces stay experiences through cultural editing Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "CCC") is pleased to announce that Sumu Ueno East, an experimental apartment hotel with some of the common areas and guest rooms curated and produced by Tsutaya Bookstore's concierge, will open in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo on Saturday, February 15, 2026, with the aim of transforming guests' stay into a cultural experience. Sumu Ueno East is a facility that offers an apartment-style accommodation experience for long-term stays, based on the concept of a hotel that experiments with new forms of travel. For this project, CCC utilized the knowledge cultivated by Tsutaya Bookstore's concierges to compile culture such as books,…